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& )%! *!&$+"! !#!$+"! + (( '()* +(,*- -/ , - % . / , % .2 % %345 ! " # ""#$!#% %#%#% .. - % %%- 01% ,676 %. #&#%%# , 63 89 : '!#!* ! ! " #$ "#!%&'() * R R The Ministry stated that “scal- ing down the requirement to " &'$ limit cash outgo cannot be considered as saving,” the CAG report said. The Rafale deal was inked (" in 2016 after Prime Minister tantamount to dilution of Air Narendra Modi and then Staff Qualitative Requirements French President Minister he much-awaited (ASQRs). The Ministry said Francois Hollande in a joint TComptroller and Auditor this was also not in consonance statement on April 10, 2015 he Opposition and ruling General (CAG) report on the with the basic framework pro- announced an inter-govern- Tparty crossed swords over acquisition process of 36 fight- vided by the Joint Statement of mental agreement (IGA) to the CAG report on the Rafale er jets on Wednesday said the April 10, 2015 by the Defence procure 36 jets from France in deal on Wednesday. NDA Government deal was Acquisition Council that air- fly away condition. Continuing with his ques- L 2.86 per cent cheaper than the craft must have same configu- The NDA Government tioning of the Rafale deal, UPA’s offer in 2007, but the ration. went in for the IGA after scrap- Congress president Rahul “The argument given by Government made major con- Moreover, during negotia- ping the nearly decade long Gandhi noted that the CAG the Prime Minister for the cessions to the French vendor tion of 36 aircraft in 2015, in negotiations under the UPA report did mention the dissent new Rafale deal was price and by including unwarranted India view of the huge cost escalation regime for procuring 126 medi- note by negotiators and said he faster delivery. This has been specific enhancement that led and the reduced number of air- um multi-role aircraft didn’t think it’s worth the paper demolished,” he said, citing a to price escalation. craft to be purchased, the (MMRCA) often termed as it’s written on. However, he said note by officials. “You say there The report said that as per Indian negotiation team head- mother of all deals then. Rafale, the report demolished the was no scam, then why are you the deal signed by the NDA ed by the Deputy Chief of Air manufactured by Dassault Government’s argument on afraid of ordering a JPC,” he regime the delivery of the air- Staff proposed to reduce the Aviation of France emerged as ! " # $ $ # price and faster delivery of the said, reiterating his demand for craft would be faster by just one number of Indian specific the lowest bidder but differ- " fighter jets. a joint parliamentary commit- month compared to the UPA enhancements. But the ences over various issues “The CAG report is a tee to look into the deal. schedules. Dassault Aviation, manufac- delayed the final inking of the cover-up. It ignores the cost of On Tuesday, Rahul had While the CAG report con- turer of Rafale jets, stated since deal. The MMRCA envisaged ! the missing Bank Guarantee accused the PM of “treason” tradicted the claims made by its price was a total package the buying 18 jets in flyaway con- and glosses over the suspect and violating the Official several Government Ministers Defence Ministry would have dition and the remaining to be costs for India-Specific Secrets Act by acting as Anil that the current price of Rafale to take up the matter with the manufactured by the public Enhancements,” Rahul said. Ambani’s “middleman” in the jets in flyaway condition was French Government. sector aviation giant Hindustan Contending that Congress Rafale jet contract, nine per cent cheaper than the The Defence Ministry, Aeronautics Limited (HAL) argument of “all institutions citing an email to claim UPA’s deal, it said the price of while rejecting the IAF sug- under a transfer of technology tee as suggested by the Law payments. were wrong” and only “Dynast Ambani was aware of the deal the 36 fighter jets was 17.08 per gestion, said reduction of pact. The overall deal at that Ministry while inking the Flagging concerns over this is right” cannot stand on its leg, days before India and France cent cheaper after equipping it Indian specific enhancements time was pegged about 45,000 ! " 59,000-crore deal for 36 Rafale issue, the CAG in its report said Union Minister Arun Jaitley finalised it. with India Specific Enhan- was not considered after due crores. fighter jets, the Comptroller in case of a breach of agree- responded by saying that the Reliance Defence, in a cements under the new deal. deliberation as it was a tempo- While the Congress has all " and Auditor General (CAG) ment, India would now have to Congress and Opposition par- statement, had refuted The report tabled in rary deferment only for cost along alleged wrongdoing in has questioned the wisdom of first settle the matter through ties stand exposed following Congress allegation saying the Parliament, noted that the reduction measure. the Rafale deal claiming that " " " " settling for a ‘Letter of Comfort’ arbitration directly with the the CAG report. “proposed MoU” mentioned in Government overruled the IAF The CAG noted that four the NDA Government bought from France and highlighted French vendors. “The Government’s argu- the email referred to its coop- suggestion to postpone six of these enhancements were the each aircraft at a huge cost "& the drawbacks in its report If the arbitration award ment on price and faster deliv- eration with Airbus Helicopter. enhancements till more Rafale stated to be not required in the of 1,600 crore as against the tabled in Parliament on goes in favour of India and ery of Rafale jets has been But even the CAG could- aircraft were procured in technical and staff evaluations. UPA offer of 560 crore. Wednesday. Dassault Aviation, the manu- demolished. The only reason n’t hide that it may take up to future. The cost of these four enhance- However, the Government in The audit report noted facturers of Rafale, fails to for the new deal is to give 10 years for the 36 Rafale jets The IAF proposal was not ments constituted about 14 Parliament two years back said aking exception to the that the 2007 UPA proposed honour it, India will have to 30,000 crore to Anil Ambani,” to be delivered,” Rahul alleged accepted by the Defence per cent of the Indian specific the cost of each aircraft with- TIndian Government not deal included a 15 per cent exhaust all available legal reme- the Congress chief alleged at a at Press conference on Ministry which said this would enhancements contracted cost. out weapons was 670 crores. insisting on sovereign guaran- bank guarantee against advance dies, it said. Press conference. Wednesday. ! & O * +,- P " # $ rime Minister Narendra PModi on Wednesday took potshots at Congress president Rahul Gandhi over n a move to garner mass sup- the Rafale issue and made a Iport ahead of elections, Chief strong pitch for electing a Minister Raghubar Das on majority Government in nation- Wednesday kicked off ‘Mera al interest. Parivar Bhajapa (BJP) Parivar’ He said the majority (My Family BJP Family) cam- Government brings to pride to paign in his home constituen- the country in the world forum. cy (Jamshedpur East). He also ! " O K * P & Modi was addressing the last sit- embarked on a whirlwind visit & & & ting of the 16th Lok Sabha on of three urban slums - & & &+, 0 - , its last day. He said the House Chhayanagar, Chhandinagar did not witness any earthquake, and Deonagar interacting with an apparent reference to claims ko bhi pachha gaya aur koi jahaz ference between embracing locals. vision of growth and progress. M of Rahul that his revelation on bhi utni oonchi par nahi ja someone and imposing one- During over one and half Indian Tricolour is the life of Rafale would create tremors. paya (They tried to fly aero- self...The insolence reflected hour drive that started from the country and BJP flag is the ! " &O K Taking a swipe at Rahul, planes but our strong democ- through eyes.. This game was * P & & & Chhayanagar at around 10 am pride of the country,” said Das. who was not present in the racy and the dignity of Lok seen in this House,” he said. Das along with party activists He also asked party workers to +, 0 - , House at that time, the PM Sabha did not allow it or any Narrating another incident, pasted stickers containing pic- increase party’s reach and mes- referred to the Congress presi- earthquake),” he said. The PM the PM said when “I was tures of Prime Minister sage to every corner. " infrastructure in each of the stickers before leaving for his dent’s hug and “winking” also referred to an incident in responding to Motion of Narendra Modi, party nation- The CM also visited a urban slums like proper lights, residence at Agrico. episode, saying it was a new the house in the Monsoon Thanks on the President’s al president Amit Shah, State community hall at N$ road, drinking water, drains He reiterated that the thing he witnessed as a first time Session when Rahul hugged speech, I was witness to ‘athaa- president Laxman Gilua and Chhayanagar and addressed and sewage facilities. Work has Government is dedicated member of Parliament. “We him and later winked after has’ (loud laughter).” Raghubar Das with party sym- the people. “I would ask resi- Das. already started with Jusco towards development of State heard that there would earth- returning to his seat during a Entertainment industry, he said, bol ‘lotus’ with the tagline dents of these urban slums to The CM then went agreeing to provide electricity with special focus on rural quake.

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